Courtesy of the Weather Network. AutoPortrait au Bassin Peel avec Irene by Martin Reisch
Hurricane Irene blew through Montreal last night with winds of upwards 90 km/h (55 mph) and the city emerged relatively unscathed.
There were some trees that came tumbling down onto cars parked in the wrong spot...

Photo courtesy of Soceite de developpement du boulevard Saint-Laurent
Everyone has a favourite piece of clothing bought for a pittance that gets you plenty of compliments. This weekend, find more fashion bargains and shop ‘til you drop at the end-of-summer vente trottoir along Saint-Laurent Boulevard,...

Pathfinder Tall Ship
On September 14 at 4 pm six majestic tall ships will be sailing into the Old Port of Montreal for a spectacular display of marine history. The ships will then dock at the Jacques Quartier Quay from September 15 until 18. Advance tickets are on sale now for this popular event, which...

Photo courtesy of Montreal World Film Festival
It may not have the glitz of Cannes or the hype of Toronto, but the Montreal World Film Festival delivers. From August 18 until 28, the 35th MWFF offers 383 films from over 70 countries. The mandate of the festival is to offer film lovers and professionals...

Carolyn Fe's new CD, Original Sin
Carolyn Fe is one of Montreal’s favorite musicians. A pioneer in the Quebec Indie scene, she’s been entertaining us with her distinct vocals since the 80s punk scene. These days she is signing the blues and about to launch her new CD Original Sin recorded with...

This summer Montreal has some new traffic signs. Cartoon by Yvon Roy www.yvonroy.com
Driving in Montreal is often compared to a competitive sport. As a visitor to the city, do yourself a favour and take public transportation.
This week local drivers are having a hard time keeping their eyes on the road....

Montreal knows diversity. With three fantastic festivals happening this weekend, it’s going to be one hot weekend, and not just because of the weather!
For the last 34 years, the Montreal Highland Games have been celebrating the city’s Celtic heritage. The two-day event held in Pierrefonds is...

Just for Laugh Theatre on St Denis. Courtesy of Bonjour Quebec
Need a good laugh? The Just for Laughs comedy blow-out may be just the cure for the summertime blues. This festival has been making Montreal bust a gut since 1983 when Gilbert Rozon started the event for French-speaking Quebeckers. It was...

Photo courtesy of Montreal Tourism Board
A summer picnic can be a great way to create some instant romance. Since Montreal is an island, there are plenty of green sanctuaries with waterfront access to enjoy. So, grab a baquette, a bottle of wine, and some Quebec cheese and head out for a picnic in the...